The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also participate in other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, establish, acquire and merge with them. It may acquire, encumber and dispose of intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and by decision of the Board of Directors, establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad. Furthermore, the company may acquire, manage and sell securities, take out loans and grant them, as well as provide guarantees and other securities.